Divorce Anxiety
Chapter 7

Chapter 7 You Wanted To Marry MeKathleen was shocked.She turned around and saw Christopher."Oh, Christopher, it's you.”Christopher smiled. "Did something happen between you andSamuel?"“Why do you think so?” Kathleen blinked innocently.She had tender features with a pair ofeyes that sparkled."The Yoegers told me Nicolette's back.” Christopher was very straightforward.Thesmile on Kathleen's face slowly faded. “So everyone knows about it already."Everyone in the Yoegerfamily knew that Kathleen was married to Samuel. Though Rose Yoeger, the legitimate daughter ofthe Yoeger family, did not like Nicolette, she liked Samuel.She had turned up at Samuel andKathleen's wedding and insulted Kathleen, saying the latter was overestimating herself for thinkingshe could turn her life around by being a replacement.Back then, Kathleen had indeedoverestimated herself.She had thought that she could turn her unlucky life around.However, life isnot something a person can control. When Christopher saw Kathleen's dejected look, his heartached.He raised his arm, wanting to pat her head. In the end, he only placed it on Snowy."Kate, youcan come to me if you need any help.” His voice was gentle. “I'll do whatever I can to help you, justlike old times."Kathleen tilted her head, frowning. “Christopher, what are you talking about?"She didnot understand what he was saying.Christopher stared at her, hesitant with his words. “Kathleen, tenyears ago—""Christopher, you're still here?” Right then, Wynnie appeared. “I've got some big crabshere. Bring them home to your mom. I'm sure she'll like them.""Okay, Aunt Wynnie.” Christophernodded, reaching out to take the box of crabs from Wynnie."Drive safely,” Wynniereminded.Christopher nodded again. “Don’t worry, Aunt Wynnie. You should head inside.”Okay."Wynnie glanced at Kathleen and turned around to enter the house.Once Wynnie entered the house,Kathleen asked softly, “Christopher, what did you just say? What happened ten years ago? Did weknow each other back then?"Christopher’s gaze was gentle. “I'll tell you later.”I'll tell her when shedivorces Samuel. It should be the right time by then.”I'll get going now,” Christopher said.Kathleenfurrowed her brows, replaceing Christopher rather odd.”"What were you two talking about?” Samuelstepped out from a dark corner.By that time, Christopher had already disappeared from theirview.”Nothing much.” Kathleen shook her head.”But I noticed you two talking for quite some time,”Samuel said icily.He had seen everything from the second floor.”We were just exchanging some tipsabout rearing dogs.” Tips about rearing dogs?” Samuel scoffed. “As far as I know, you're not the onerearing Snowy." That's right. My dog's called Sammy,” Kathleen jeered.Instantly, Samuel knew shewas being sarcastic. “Kathleen!""Did I say something wrong, you son of a b*tch?” Kathleen becamebolder when she was at the Macari residence.”Looks like you've got a death wish.” Samuel tugged athis tie.Kathleen mustered her courage and said, “Don’t you dare touch me. Otherwise, I'll showNicolette all my scars of abuse you created.””Don’t you dare!” Samuel's handsome facedarkened.”I'll do it if you bully me!” Kathleen decided to go all out. Why should I shut up when I'mbeing bullied?"You sure have some guts.” Samuel was officially angered.Upon seeing his reaction,Kathleen felt pleased.”Samuel, Kate, why don’t you two sleep here tonight? You can returntomorrow.” Wynnie walked over."Mom, I think it's best if we go back,” Samuel said coldly. “Kathleendoesn't feel comfortable staying here.”"I'll be fine.” Kathleen tried to go against Samuel's words.“You can go back if you want to. I'm staying here.”Samuel was utterly displeased.If she were toremain in the house, then he could not leave, as it would make Diana suspicious.However, he hadpromised Nicolette that he would return.He narrowed his eyes at Kathleen, hinting at her tocooperate with him.To his surprise, Kathleen stepped forward and held Wynnie's arm. “Mom, I'd liketo learn about the law from you, especially the Marriage Act."“Sure.” Wynnie nodded. “Calvin is on abusiness trip, so I'm free tonight."“Let’s go.” Kathleen smiled faintly, revealing her dimples that madeher look pretty and sweet.Wynnie could not understand why Samuel did not like Kathleen, who wassuch a likable person.Samuel could only watch Kathleen leave with a cold gaze.Kathleen stayed inWynnie’s bedroom for two hours.During that time, Samuel had sent Kathleen a message telling herto go home with him, but she had ignored him.Wynnie was a discerning woman. She knew whatwas going on the moment she noticed Kathleen's unhappy expression whenever Kathleen glancedat her phone."Mom, I'm going back to my room.” Kathleen faked a yawn."Okay.” Wynnie's eyes werefilled with concern. “Kate, no matter what happens, just know that we're your family, okay?"Kathleenwas taken aback, but she quickly smiled. “Okay.”She then turned around, walked out of Wynnie'sroom, and made her way back to Samuel’s.As soon as she entered, Samuel grabbed her wrist. Hisgaze was filled with rage. “Kathleen, stop messing around!"“Let go, Samuel!” Kathleen's arm hurtfrom his grip. “No one’s stopping you from seeing Nicolette. The door is wide open. If you want togo, then go ahead. Why should I cover up for you? You're such a jerk. Do you know that?"Howcould he ignore my feelings like that? What gives him the right to treat me this way?"You were theone who asked for it,” Samuel uttered coldly. “I said I'd never like you three years ago, yet you stillwanted to marry me.”"Yes, I was too stupid three years ago. I thought I could change your heartduring these three years.” Kathleen's eyes reddened. “Samuel, ten years ago—"Before she couldcontinue, Samuel's phone rang.He took out his phone, and his gaze darkened instantly.Yes,Nicolette.” Samuel's voice was incredibly gentle. It was as though he was coaxing a baby. “I know.Don't cry. I'll go back right now.”With that, he hung up and cast Kathleen an icy look. “Put on yourcoat and come home with me!”Kathleen bit her lip. “No!"She did not want to stay in the cold andempty house alone.”It's useless, Kathleen. Do you think you can avoid having a divorce by hidinghere?” Samuel pinched her chin. “Think of your uncle. Do you think I'll let him live a peaceful life ifyou offend me?"Kathleen froze.”Put on your coat.” Samuel released his grip on her. “I'll wait for youin the car. If you don't come down in five minutes, then you shall see your uncle's dead bodysoon."After that, Samuel turned around and left.Kathleen's legs gave in instantly; she had to leanagainst the wall for support.Her eyes reddened, but she forced herself to hold back her tears.Samuelis really ruthless. Then again, I'm just a replacement. What was I thinking, expecting him to treat mewith care?She shut her eyes, and tears started rolling down her cheeks.After some time, she wipedher face with the back of her hand, put on her coat, and went downstairs.Samuel was alreadygetting impatient waiting in the car.Upon seeing her arrival, he urged Kathleen to enter the vehiclequickly Kathleen got into the backseat.In the past, she had always sat in the passenger seat.Heractions made Samuel's brows twitch. He did not like her silent rebellion.He preferred her to begentle and obedient.